Islamabad : Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexei Overchuk arrived here on a two-day visit.

On his arrival at the airport, the deputy prime minister, who was accompanied by a high level delegation, was warmly welcomed by Ambassador of Pakistan to Russia Muhammad Khalid Jamali and Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Shafqat Ali Khan.

A high-level delegation is also accompanying the Russian Deputy Prime Minister during the visit.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk will hold extensive talks with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar and call on the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan.